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Division Vote (Commons)
8 Sep 2025 - Renters’ Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Brian Mathew (LD) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 62 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 336 Noes - 158
Division Vote (Commons)
8 Sep 2025 - Renters’ Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Brian Mathew (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 62 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 402 Noes - 97
Division Vote (Commons)
8 Sep 2025 - Renters’ Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Brian Mathew (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 60 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 398 Noes - 93
Division Vote (Commons)
3 Sep 2025 - Hospitality Sector - View Vote Context
Brian Mathew (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 63 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 158 Noes - 334
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 03 Sep 2025
Hospitality Sector

"As the Member for Melksham and Devizes, I represent many rural villages and communities, a number of which I visited over recess. I have long been struck by the importance of the village pub as a hub of community—a place for good conversation and friendly banter, and for connecting with …..."
Brian Mathew - View Speech

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 03 Sep 2025
Hospitality Sector

"I thank the hon. Gentleman for his comments, but more is needed. The Minister’s Department must support these schemes and the pub trade or risk losing a vital component of rural life.

Lastly, let me make the point that profitable businesses pay taxes, but closed pubs pay no taxes...."
Brian Mathew - View Speech

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Early Day Motion
Judith Hammond (8 Signatures)
3 Sep 2025
Tabled by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes)
That this House congratulates Judith Hammond, who recently cycled 400 miles for charity at the age of 82; celebrates her raising over £6000 for Medical Aid for Palestine, youth projects in Tubas and The Connection; commends her for achieving this whilst injured; and recognises the determination and resilience that this …
Written Question
Estate Agents: Regulation
Wednesday 3rd September 2025

Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes)

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions her Department has had with the National Trading Standards Estate Agency Team on the (a) prevalence of conditional selling practices by estate agents and (b) the effectiveness of that Agency's enforcement of the Estate Agents Act (1979) in relation to conditional selling.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)

It is unacceptable for estate agents to withhold offers from sellers because the potential buyer declines to use their additional services. Where there is evidence of such practices, agents can face sanctions including a ban.

The government is committed to protecting people from abuse and poor service at the hands of unscrupulous property agents and to improving estate agent standards more generally.

The National Trading Standards Estate Agency Team (NTSEAT) is the lead estate agent enforcement authority. Alongside local authority Trading Standards teams, they are responsible for ensuring estate agents comply with the Estate Agents Act 1979 and other relevant legislation. NTSEAT have powers to issue warnings and banning orders against rogue agents. In cases of conditional selling, it is essential that any misconduct or manipulation in the offer process is reported to help build a clearer picture of the problem and support potential investigations.

My Department engages regularly with NTSEAT to discuss how best to address specific issues, including conditional selling, and continue to look at options to improve standards across the estate agent sector.

Division Vote (Commons)
2 Sep 2025 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Brian Mathew (LD) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 71 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 365 Noes - 164
Division Vote (Commons)
2 Sep 2025 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Brian Mathew (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 70 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 367